Exempts prescriptions for opioid dependency treatment medications from any copayment or coinsurance provisions that may apply in a policy, plan, contract, or agreement that offers prescription drug coverage.
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Bans knowingly selling in the State sunscreen products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 1/1/2019.
Repeals the statute of limitations for manslaughter where the death was not caused by the operation of a motor vehicle.
Appropriates funds to improve the health care services related to cardiac care at Kona community hospital, including the construction of a hybrid catheterization lab and operating room and funding of cardiology staff positions to alleviate the lack of care.
Appropriates funds for a state civil service position to effectively track and monitor funds and expenditures related to habitat conservation plans and perform other tasks to benefit the recovery of threatened and endangered species.
Requires the auditor to conduct a forensic financial audit of leases, agencies, and other activities related to Mauna Kea. Report to the legislature.
Appropriates funds to the department of health for substance abuse prevention and treatment services including reimbursement to pharmacies that dispense naxolone.
Requires applicants to provide further documentation for using a demand water heater device in lieu of a solar water heater or renewable energy technology system. Allows coordinator to exercise discretion in denying variance applications.
Authorizes a registered pharmacist to dispense an opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order without any other prescription. Requires the standing order to limit the dispensing of an opioid antagonist to certain individuals or a harm reduction organization. Establishes that the practice of pharmacy includes the dispensing of an opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order. Requires the board of pharmacy to identify the pharmacists who are authorized to dispense an opioid antagonist and annually review the dispensing practices of pharmacists who dispense the opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order.
Requires that any subdivision of agricultural lands into more than five lots, any one of which is two acres or less, or any submission of agricultural lands to the department of commerce and consumer affairs for approval for a condominium or horizontal property regime, first be approved by the land use commission. Sets requirements under which the land use commission may approve such a subdivision.